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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,998.37, 15,006.65 and 5,322.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,998.37, 15,006.65 and 5,322.31 is: 7,988.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,998.37 : 15,006.65 = 5,322.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,998.37/15,006.65 = 5,322.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,998.37x = 15,006.65 × 5,322.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,998.37x = 79,870,043.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,870,043.36/9,998.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,988.31

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